Orchids de Dangau: Blooming @Orchid de Dangau: Bulbophyllum graveolens 'spotless'

Blooming @Orchid de Dangau: Bulbophyllum graveolens 'spotless'

Makarimi Abdullah

Bulbophyllum graveolens 'spotless'

This bulbophyllum under section Cirrhopetalum which is fringed-petaled. Other name to this bulbophyllum is robust cirrhopetalum.

This species originated from New Guinea in raiforests on tree trunks at elevations between 100 to 600 meters. It has a very large and single leafted epiphyte. The leaf size can achieve up to 9 inch long some times can more than that. This orchid bracteate inflorescence which has an apical umbell of many long-lasting flowers sometimes more than 10 flowers. It held below the leaves.

This species requires a heavy pot to contain the large and robust plant and should be given hot temperatures, partial shade and high humidity as well as regular watering.